Another year older

Right where you always wanted to be... on Moms lap
I think I was saying... No you are not gonna grow up...
Dan, me and Travis
Jen & Travis
Travis's 17th b-day cake...

It was bound to happen... Even though I have tried and tried and prayed and prayed that it wouldn't happen...
My baby boy is growing up....
It seems like it was only yesterday that I gave life to this little being.. but instead... he turned 17..
At one time his little foot could fit in the palm of my hand... now that little foot wears a size 11...
It seems like it was yesterday that I held a vigil by his crib in the PICU, while he was treated for RSV... Has it really been 12 years since I cradled him in the emergency room.. because he had an accident on his bike... or 10 years since we made a bet to see who's buzzed hair style would grow the fastest... and it's been 8 years since you made my heart swell with pride, because I was the one you were asking to see when you woke up from surgery..
Please be patient with me my baby boy.. when I seem to be having a hard time accepting that your growing into a man...
I love you Bud and I hope you had a great 17th birthday....